Universal Credit claimants to be targeted in bank account checks for three benefits

Universal Credit claimants to be targeted in bank account checks for three benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the three benefits that will be first to face the new bank checks crackdown, designed to catch benefit fraudsters The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the three benefits that will be first to face the new bank checks crackdown, designed to catch benefit fraudsters Lancs Live –…

BBC The Apprentice star at Lancashire jobs fair where over 2,000 jobseekers attend

BBC The Apprentice star at Lancashire jobs fair where over 2,000 jobseekers attend

More than 2,000 visitors flocked to a jobs fair which also supported 45 local businesses with their recruitment. The event at Accrington Town Hall last Thursday saw business leaders offer advice to visitors and helped those looking for vacancies. More than 2,000 visitors flocked to a jobs fair which also supported 45 local businesses with their…

Countryfile’s Matt Baker talks ‘challenging’ reality people don’t see after show announcement

Countryfile’s Matt Baker talks ‘challenging’ reality people don’t see after show announcement

Countryfile star Matt Baker shared his thoughts on the “biggest misconceptions” of farming life, and why he believes people need to have a greater understanding about food production Countryfile star Matt Baker shared his thoughts on the “biggest misconceptions” of farming life, and why he believes people need to have a greater understanding about food production Lancs…

‘Absolutely elated’ – residents react after protest to stop controversial Bacup waste site plan succeeds

‘Absolutely elated’ – residents react after protest to stop controversial Bacup waste site plan succeeds

A controversial waste transfer station will not be upgraded following pushback from the nearby community. Rossendale Council announced last week it is scrapping its planning application to make changes to their site on Henrietta Street, Bacup, as a result of the concerns raised by residents. A controversial waste transfer station will not be upgraded following pushback…